Bulava missiles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:armament gptkb:RSM-56_Bulava
gptkbp:budget significant portion of Russian defense budget allocated
gptkbp:challenges faced technical challenges during development
gptkbp:countermeasures advanced countermeasures against interception
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:2008
gptkbp:decommissioned Borey-class submarines in service
gptkbp:deployment Borey-class submarines
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Moscow_Institute_of_Thermal_Technology
gptkbp:developer gptkb:1998
gptkbp:diameter 2.0 meters
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:battle
subject to arms control treaties
gptkbp:doctrine integral to Russia's military doctrine
gptkbp:enemy up to 10
multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIR Vs)
gptkbp:exported_to not exported
gptkbp:features can evade missile defense systems
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2005
gptkb:White_Sea
gptkbp:guidance_system inertial guidance with terminal active radar homing
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:RS-26_Rubezh
gptkbp:historical_significance concerns over arms race
symbol of Russian military capability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bulava missiles
gptkbp:is_tested_for over 30
completed in 2018
Kura Test Range
gptkbp:launch_date several tests per year
gptkbp:launch_site submarine's command system
Dmitry Donskoy-class submarine
gptkbp:launched submarine-launched
less than 15 minutes
gptkbp:length 12.1 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Moscow_Institute_of_Thermal_Technology
gptkbp:military_strategy frequently tested during military exercises
gptkbp:operational_range 4,000 to 8,000 kilometers
gptkbp:operational_status fully operational
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Russia
gptkbp:partnerships collaboration with defense industries
gptkbp:public_perception seen as a symbol of national pride
gptkbp:range up to 8,000 kilometers
gptkbp:reliability initially faced reliability issues
gptkbp:research_and_development ongoing R& D for enhancements
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 1,200 kg
gptkbp:service_history entered service in 2013
gptkbp:speed Mach 24
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:stealth_features gptkb:battle
gptkbp:strategic_importance nuclear deterrence
key component of Russian nuclear triad
gptkbp:succeeded_by approximately 80%
gptkbp:successor gptkb:R-29_RMU_Sineva
gptkbp:upgrades planned upgrades for improved performance
gptkbp:weight 36,800 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:K-550_Borei-class_submarine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5